So what supplements are great for dog hearts? I'd like to start supplementing. TIA :-)

Cathy Moon

22nd June 2007, 10:26 PM

Once a day I give my cavs a 1000mg fish oil caplet (I take one also).:)

Cathy T

23rd June 2007, 02:37 AM

My guys also get fish oil (salmon oil). I really think the best supplement isn't even a supplement at all...keep the weight off of them! ;)

Caraline

23rd June 2007, 04:05 AM

Yep I'm with Cathy T on the weight issue. Keeping the weight off will do what a bucket load of supplements could never achieve. Exercise is important too. My guys get a fish-oil & a vitamin E supplement several times a week, but not every day.

Cathryn

23rd June 2007, 09:41 AM

I use the Vitamin E as well, a well known breeder here in the UK swears by it, she uses it to improve fertility, also the vigour of her newborn puppies (via mum's milk) and also to help with the hearts.
Of course keeping them at a healthy weight and providing regular exercise goes a long way too, the heart is a muscle after all and regular exercise helps it work more efficiently.